Comparison

Slug vs DevStack Tools

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Slug

This app provides a direct connection to your YOURLS server, allowing you to create custom, branded short links. Track link performance and simplify sharing without relying on third-party services or sharing your data.

Highlights
  • Connect to YOURLS server
  • Create custom short links
  • Track link analytics
  • Clipboard URL shortening
  • Share extension integration
Features
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Slug is a fast, polished client for YOURLS, the self-hosted URL shortener. Connect your own YOURLS server, create custom short links, manage your history, generate QR codes, and keep control of your links without relying on a hosted shortening service. Built for developers, creators, marketers, and teams who want a cleaner way to manage self-hosted short links from iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Key Features: • Connect directly to your YOURLS server • Create custom short links with your own keywords • Generate QR codes for any shortened link • Manage link history across multiple profiles • Shorten links from Safari and other apps with the Share Extension • Quickly shorten URLs from your clipboard • View core YOURLS link stats and history • Import and export your link data • Optional support for Slug YOURLS plugins • Hide plugin-related features when you want a simpler interface Slug+: Unlock advanced customization and power-user features, including expanded profile support, QR code customization, import/export tools, and full-library sync for supported accounts. Your links stay yours. Slug works with the YOURLS server you control, giving you a focused, native app for creating and managing short links without moving your workflow to someone else’s link-shortening platform.

About

DevStack Tools

Features
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DevStack is the ultimate offline toolbox designed specifically for developers. Stop pasting your sensitive data, JSONs, and JWT tokens into random websites! DevStack brings all your essential daily utilities into one blazing-fast, privacy-first application that works entirely offline. Features include: • Formatters & Minifiers (JSON, XML, SQL, JavaScript) • Encoders & Decoders (Base64, URL, JWT) • Generators (UUID, Hash, QR Code, Lorem Ipsum) • Converters (Number Base, Date & Time) • Text Utilities (Regex Tester) • Design Tools (Color Picker) Boost your productivity and keep your data safe today with DevStack!

Screenshots

Slug4 screens
DevStack Tools3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DevStack Tools at none against Slug's 1. DevStack Tools also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Slug sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. DevStack Tools asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Slug ships an update monthly, DevStack Tools every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Slug versus DevStack Tools: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSlugDevStack Tools
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS18.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNicholas DapolitoMan Sao Ng

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Slug

One-time1
  • Quick.Link+$3.99
None

DevStack Tools

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Slug free?
Slug is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DevStack Tools free?
DevStack Tools is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Slug or DevStack Tools have ads?
Neither Slug nor DevStack Tools shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Slug or DevStack Tools?
Slug ships an update monthly, and DevStack Tools every 6 weeks. Most recently, Slug was updated on October 30, 2026 and DevStack Tools on November 5, 2026.

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